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J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Everything went great! Professional team, great knowledge, easy to work with, explained what happening and why. Work looked great afterwards and driveway functioning better than expected after recent heavy rains."
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JMK Tree Service & Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Removed some fallen trees after an ice storm, responded quickly and efficiently removed the trees that fell in my driveway."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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S&S Contracting Services, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding work. Attention to detail. Easy to communicate with. Collin and his team did excellent work, very professional and punctual. Would highly recommend S&S Contracting."
Response time2 days
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Hay Excavation
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Reality Renovations, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with 50 plus years of experience! We will always do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us anytime!

Response time2 hrs
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Double K Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Went great he should up on time and did an amazing job. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to have someone clear and work on there place. Down to earth good honest guys."
Barry Weller land clearing
Clay City demolition and land clearing
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Drain pipe installed London Ky
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Pro Performance Industrial, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

"It is an excellent, responsible company to work with. Wish them best!"
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Response time1 day
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Pro Performance Industrial, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Without a hitch! These guys are the BEST, from the initial walk through, to the final clean-up. It’s refreshing to have a contractor do what they promise!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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